F1000002 Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Law Law Day Course

Lecture Code F1000002 Subject Classification Liberal Arts Education (day)

Subject Name 教養ゼミ

Subject Name
（Katakana）キヨウヨウゼミ

Subject Name in
English Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Instructor TAKADA KYOKO

Instructor
(Katakana) タカダ　キョウコ

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Weds5-6：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M201/202

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Seminar format, presentations, discussions

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Law

Eligible Students See the Japanese version syllabus for details.

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education
Expected Outcome

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This class is seminar on family law in case studies style.

Class Schedule Session 1: Guidance and Self-Introduction
Session 2: Basic Legal Knowledge: How to Study Law; Methods of Collecting and Using Legal Materials
Session 3: Basic Legal Knowledge (Group Presentations)
Session 4: Basic Legal Knowledge (Group Presentations)
Session 5: Why Do We Obey the Law? (1)
Session 6: Why Do We Obey the Law? (2)
Session 7: Does Law Exist in International Relations? (1)
Session 8: Does Law Exist in International Relations? (2)
Session 9: The Relationship between Culture, Education, and Law (1)
Session 10: The Relationship between Culture, Education, and Law (2)
Session 11: Psychology and Law
Session 12: Science and Law
Session 13: Gender, Sexuality, and Law
Session 14: Media, Communication, and Law
Session 15: Course Review and Summary

Students are required to submit a final report in the last session.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 松田浩道『リベラルアーツの法学: 自由のための技法を学ぶ』（東京大学出版会、2022年）
道垣内弘人『プレップ法学を学ぶ前に【第2版】』（弘文堂、2017年）

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms

(More Details) Students are required to bring a PC to each class and ensure that Microsoft Teams and related applications are set up in advance.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Paired Reading, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review As this course is centered on student presentations and discussions, preparation for each session is essential. Students assigned to present should conduct research on relevant materials and prepare a handout in advance. Other students are also expected to review the distributed materials and related resources, identify key issues, and prepare questions and comments before class.
For review, students should reflect on class discussions, organize their understanding and analysis, and, where appropriate, compile them into written reports.

Requirements - This course is conducted in a seminar format and requires active participation from all students. Adequate preparation for each class is essential.
- For group and individual presentations, students are expected to prepare handouts (presentation materials) in advance.
- Students are also required to review materials beforehand and prepare questions and comments for class discussions.
- Students are required to bring a PC to class and ensure that necessary applications (e.g., Microsoft Teams) are set up in advance.

Grading Method Students will be evaluated comprehensively based on class participation, the quality of their presentations, and their written reports.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Law Law Day Course
Lecture Code	F1000002	Subject Classification	Liberal Arts Education (day)
Subject Name	教養ゼミ
Subject Name （Katakana）	キヨウヨウゼミ
Subject Name in English	Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
Instructor	TAKADA KYOKO
Instructor (Katakana)	タカダ　キョウコ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Weds5-6：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M201/202
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Seminar format, presentations, discussions
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Law
Eligible Students	See the Japanese version syllabus for details.
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education
Expected Outcome
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This class is seminar on family law in case studies style.
Class Schedule	Session 1: Guidance and Self-Introduction Session 2: Basic Legal Knowledge: How to Study Law; Methods of Collecting and Using Legal Materials Session 3: Basic Legal Knowledge (Group Presentations) Session 4: Basic Legal Knowledge (Group Presentations) Session 5: Why Do We Obey the Law? (1) Session 6: Why Do We Obey the Law? (2) Session 7: Does Law Exist in International Relations? (1) Session 8: Does Law Exist in International Relations? (2) Session 9: The Relationship between Culture, Education, and Law (1) Session 10: The Relationship between Culture, Education, and Law (2) Session 11: Psychology and Law Session 12: Science and Law Session 13: Gender, Sexuality, and Law Session 14: Media, Communication, and Law Session 15: Course Review and Summary Students are required to submit a final report in the last session.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	松田浩道『リベラルアーツの法学: 自由のための技法を学ぶ』（東京大学出版会、2022年）道垣内弘人『プレップ法学を学ぶ前に【第2版】』（弘文堂、2017年）
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms
(More Details)	Students are required to bring a PC to each class and ensure that Microsoft Teams and related applications are set up in advance.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Paired Reading, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	As this course is centered on student presentations and discussions, preparation for each session is essential. Students assigned to present should conduct research on relevant materials and prepare a handout in advance. Other students are also expected to review the distributed materials and related resources, identify key issues, and prepare questions and comments before class. For review, students should reflect on class discussions, organize their understanding and analysis, and, where appropriate, compile them into written reports.
Requirements	- This course is conducted in a seminar format and requires active participation from all students. Adequate preparation for each class is essential. - For group and individual presentations, students are expected to prepare handouts (presentation materials) in advance. - Students are also required to review materials beforehand and prepare questions and comments for class discussions. - Students are required to bring a PC to class and ensure that necessary applications (e.g., Microsoft Teams) are set up in advance.
Grading Method	Students will be evaluated comprehensively based on class participation, the quality of their presentations, and their written reports.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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